NYXL strings

[Demanic]

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Well, I suppose I'll know soon, one way or the other.

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[kramersteen]

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Well, I suppose I'll know soon, one way or the other.

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I liked them at first then i realized their sterile. They will stay on the guitar and i will play them but i don't think i will be stringing any other guitars with them.

 

[Demanic]

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Hmm, sterile often translates into good for death metal. Can't wait to try them.

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[hamerfan]

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hi all, i just changed strings and put a set of 10-46 NYXL on my LP. i currently use Dunlop and DAddario XL on my guitars as standard, but i often change only the wound strings. i hate new plain strings, they are brittle and slippery.
These NYXL's address this issue, because they feel more like broken in. I happen to like that, on the other side the wounds do not have that super full piano sound. Up to now i am torn, maybe DAddario should offer a mixed set: XL wounds with NYXL plains ...DAddario, just to please me :fingersx:

 

[greekdude]

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^^ I agree, NYXL definitely react like they are pre-stretched, that's why they mostly advertised those for trem guitars. Once one discovers the secrets of string stretching then, I guess NYXL are just pricey. Also they dont have a 0.009-0.054 7-string version.

 

[kramersteen]

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^^ I agree, NYXL definitely react like they are pre-stretched, that's why they mostly advertised those for trem guitars. Once one discovers the secrets of string stretching then, I guess NYXL are just pricey. Also they dont have a 0.009-0.054 7-string version.

It has nothing to do with that for me. Its just the coating makes them feel like a nylon.

 

[Securb]

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I gave them a run they are good strings but I have been playing Boomers for years and can sometimes find them under $4 a set. The delta in price/benefit was not enough to make me change. The only other strings I find give me a dramatic change in tone, clarity and sustain are Thomastik-Infeld. Once in awhile I will find them on clearance and grab a box. If not on sale they are way too expensive for me.

 

[JeffB]

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It has nothing to do with that for me. Its just the coating makes them feel like a nylon.

They are not coated. They are just made with different materials and processes.

The EXPs are their coated type strings

 

[Jackson Distortion]

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It has nothing to do with that for me. Its just the coating makes them feel like a nylon.

They aren't coated, although D'Addario's EXP coated sets actually do use the NYXL formula.

I don't like those either (the wound strings are even a touch less in tension, thus making them feel even more like spaghetti noodles). XLs are the best for me in overall tension and tone. YMMV

 

[voggin]

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I like them, but I'd probably like them more if they were say, two bucks more than a regular pack. As it is, I tend to buy regular strings just because it's so much cheaper.

 

[Demanic]

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I just put a set on my 7 strings. They don't sound as bright or deep as the set of EB Cobalts that they replaced. As I recall, when I used to use EXP's. they seemed a bit brighter. I liked the slick feel of them. Going to wait and see how the NYXL's are after a week or so.

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[Drunken Bowling]

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I didn't notice much of a difference between them and regular XL's. Maybe I'll give 'em another shot once I get my tube amp. The packaging is cool, though.

 

[Demanic]

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Was just playing them again. I don't get the same harmonics or sustain that I get from the Cobalts. Well, I'll leave them in until one breaks. So that will be the longevity test.

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[kramersteen]

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Was just playing them again. I don't get the same harmonics or sustain that I get from the Cobalts. Well, I'll leave them in until one breaks. So that will be the longevity test.

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Ha! feel boned? They might be nice for chords and stuff but any metaling they just flop like an old mans c...

 

[Demanic]

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That's OK, I mainly use my 7 for rhythm. Never afraid to try new things. Next year, when I change them, I'll put Cobalts back on. In the meantime, I have a clean boost that will make them scream for leads, just not quite as well.

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[Aceman]

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This thread still going? Just like my NYXL's

Like Bruce said - They are good enough and long lasting enough that I dig them for practice strings. But I prefer my Boomers.

 

[kramersteen]

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This thread still going? Just like my mouth

Fixed that for you bud ^^^^

 

[Kleegort]

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I just bought a set today...Im kind of pissed to find out they are coated? I did not know that.
Of course ive never tried coated strings but I dont want to either.

Ill put them on tonite and see whats up.

Im sick of EB Slinkys wearing out so fast. They dont break or anything but they just get dull real quick.

Ive been using Dunlop strings lately I think I like those better than EBs.

the best strings I ever used were Pyramid Max Performance. They used to be $11
which I thought was expensive but now I wish they were that cheap.
Those last forever and feel lovely. I stopped using pure nickel thats why I stopped using them.

 

[JeffB]

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The NYXL are NOT coated.

Only the EXP series are coated.

 

[Kleegort]

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oh...good to know!

whats with the cobalt strings? dude at the store said they are louder? but when I asked if they push an amp harder he said no.
are they more magneto or something?